Our favorite moving pictures of WWC 2015

We’ll be updating this as we find gems in the wilds of the internet. A non-moving picture or Tweet might appear as well.

June 23, 2015; 11:55 AM • by Richard Hayes

Update #2 — June 23, 2015; 11:40 AM

A bit of a dive with gratuitous grabbing of the non-touched face.

This gif right here: Colombia diving team. #WWC2015 pic.twitter.com/WLhpVLR8MJ

— Tiffany (@Malikei0906) June 23, 2015

Sometimes the pitch simply isn’t big enough.

When you forget to dive in the box… #WWC2015 https://t.co/b2OenUfaeX

— Top Corner (@HITCtopcorner) June 21, 2015

Some great moments.

My favorite from the previous clips.

"Great game, Nadine!" #GER pic.twitter.com/FOQxnaSoSn

— Danny Page (@DannyPage) June 19, 2015

"…Nadine? … :( " #GER pic.twitter.com/3X8lYPsfxm

— Danny Page (@DannyPage) June 19, 2015

It was a close race but in the end there can only be one winner.

Speaking of winners, this is full of nothing but win.

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Update #1 — June 15, 2015; 10:59 AM

Marta being very Marta

Marta with a beautiful bit of skill 🔥🔥 #WWC2015 https://t.co/2bgdPv07GO

— Top Corner (@HITCtopcorner) June 14, 2015

Beautiful shot.

WOMEN ARE MAKING A MOCKERY OF OUR GAME, ETC https://t.co/jaDqwsLgMl #WWC2015

— Mundial Magazine (@MundialMag) June 12, 2015

It’s a big deal for everyone involved.

I’m no expert but I don’t think you can do that legally.

I mean…. are you serious? @ELS_9_FRANCE #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/0lOD0oHIcJ

— Womens Football Comp (@Jigsawwill) June 13, 2015

Next time someone tells you soccer isn’t physical show them this one.

OUCH! “I hope no one else in the #FIFAWWC is on the receiving end of this.” Read more: http://t.co/w1pcaoXL43 pic.twitter.com/OkIdzEYXEH

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 13, 2015

Cutting it a little close.

My heart stopped. #FIFAWWC https://t.co/ieyfgU76Iv

— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) June 13, 2015

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Original — June 11, 2015

First, there’s this:

Fox Sports tries semi-successfully to piggyback on last summer’s World Cup.

Nike does what Nike does.

Nationwide takes Alex Morgan’s signature pink headband and runs with it.

How about a flip throw in by Leah Fortune of Brazil?

Introducing Leah Fortune and her front flip throw in. #WWC2015 https://t.co/QE9l1U2vkq

— Top Corner (@HITCtopcorner) June 10, 2015

Jill Scott of England doing a little warm up.

Jill Scott showing off 🔥🔥 #TuesdayTekkers #WWC2015 https://t.co/whdhwYro6c

— Top Corner (@HITCtopcorner) June 9, 2015

The definition of tenacity.

Cuahutemiña a la inversa ;) #FRA #ENG #FIFAWWC https://t.co/3COUUkO6zt

— FANÁTICOS (@FANATlCOS) June 11, 2015

Image: Paul Brown

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